Natural Hazard Risks in Mexico City, Mexico
Population: 9.2M
Mexico City faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from wildfires (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Mexico City, Mexico.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Mexico City. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Hurricane Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •2 events on record in proximity
- •Within the hurricane strike zone
Flood Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •19 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Drought Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- •Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Mexico City. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •49 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (13 events)
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How this data is built
Mexico City risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Mexico City, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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